Relief Support Worker

Creative Support; Bromsgrove; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A supportive care organization in Bromsgrove is looking for a Relief Support Worker. This diverse and rewarding role involves providing personal care, encouraging social activities, and developing trusting relationships with service users. Ideal candidates will have experience in care and a great sense of humor. The position offers flexible working hours to fit personal commitments.

Benefits

Opportunities for personal development

Supportive management culture

Flexible shift patterns

Qualifications

• Experience in providing personal care and support.
• Ability to encourage social activities.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care and administering medication.
• Encouraging service users to engage in social activities.
• Developing trusting relationships with service users.

Skills

Previous experience in care

Ability to engage with service users

Strong communication skills

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for a diverse role that is fun, stimulating and rewarding every day?

Creative Support is looking for a warm, reliable and proactive Relief Support Worker to join our friendly staff team in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire. We provide quality care and support to individuals with a range of support needs including learning disabilities, Autism, and mental health needs. Our vibrant supported living service in Bromsgrove is home to 14 service users living in self-contained flats. No two days will be the same as we support our service users to follow their passions and engage in activities such as cooking/baking, board games, movie nights, arts and crafts and more. We are looking for someone with a great sense of humour who is ready to join a friendly and energetic staff team.

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care, administering medication and lone working
• Encouraging service users to engage in a range of exciting social activities both within and outside their homes
• Developing warm and trusting relationships with service users and their families to help them enjoy their time at the service to the fullest
• Working full time hours (37.5 hours per week) with a willingness to work sleep-ins

What you’ll need

• Previous experience is essential
• A full local and corporate induction will be provided

Role Details

This is a relief position, enabling you to pick up shifts at times that suit you, ideal for fitting around personal commitments, study or caring responsibilities. The flexible shift pattern includes evenings, weekends and sleep-ins. The service has great public transport links and is a 5 minute walk away from the bus station.

Additional Information

In addition to opportunities for personal and career development, we offer good conditions of service and a supportive, hands-on management culture.

Vacancy Reference Number: 77994

Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number.

We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization – Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold awarded.

Applications are reviewed as they are received. We do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK.